Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330
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![Samsung CL80 front Samsung CL80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-CL80/Samsung-CL80-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A330/Sony-A330-front.jpg)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Succeeded the Sony A300
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The CL80 was brought out 8 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the CL80 grades versus the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sony A330
CL80 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung CL80
A330 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sony A330
CL80 | A330 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the CL80 and the A330.
![Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 size comparison Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A330-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.
![Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and A330.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer CL80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung CL80 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung CL80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Also called | ST5500 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 529 gr (1.17 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-11A | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $545 |